Roasted Strawberry with Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Happy Popsicle week! Summer is finally here on the West Coast. These delicious refreshing roasted strawberry with greek yogurt popsicles are a perfect way to beat the heat. I predict a hot summer which means my Vitamix will be busy. Popsicles for breakfast, you must think what kind of a dietitian would feed their kids popsicles for breakfast. Miss E couldn’t believe her eyes when I presented her with this roasted strawberry and greek yogurt popsicle. These roasted strawberry and greek yogurt popsicles are a favorite and Miss E has been requesting them regularly. This dietitian mom approves. I mean with this hot hot weather who wants a hot bowl of baked oats? Instead we have breakfast in the form of a popsicle. Pretty sure any kid (big ones too) would eat these roasted strawberry and greek yogurt popsicles for breakfast or anytime.

Popsicles are one of those timeless summertime treats. These popsicles made with local strawberries have been roasted in balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. The roasting brings out the strawberries natural sweetness and helps remove some of that extra moisture. Trust me this step is an essential step. Instead of adding a lot of sugar I added a banana and splash of vanilla extract to plain greek yogurt topped with homemade granola. Strawberries are high in vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fibre. Unfortunately, strawberries are at the top of the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) dirty dozen list of foods, containing on average 20 different pesticides. The EWG recommends purchasing organic strawberries. I suggest visiting your local the farmer’s market where you can ask the farmer about their farming practices.

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Eating a plant based diet has many health benefits such as high in fibre, low in fat, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Plant based diets are also healthier for the environment, with half the emissions produced in comparison to a meat based diet. You don't have to be a strict vegetarian or vegan, but you can aim to eat 1-2 meals per week that are plant based.